Let's see your less common 50s in LTM
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rfaspen
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I have wanted one of these since the day I first saw one turns out they aren't that easy to come by in my " cheapskate" price range.
NICE LENS.
rfaspen
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Ahh man! The other "50" I've been enamored with (among non- modern 50's). Actually there in one more on my bucket list --- Fuji 50/1.2 -- but most of these are a touch out of my "lens budget". It can be challenging to justify their acquisitions to my "accountant" so I'm usually left daydreaming until that once in a lifetime potential situation when one of these things crosses my path. Or.....my meager gold investments truly take off (they've actually gone up over the last year!). But then again, the much more pragmatic "accountant" will mumble something like "mortgage" or "the kids college debt" and I'm once again daydreaming.
But have no fear. The cupboard has plenty of 50s in in it. I'm not deprived my any means. I just a good American! Always want MORE!
hilltime
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Here is the Topcon 5cm/F2.8, a 5 element, 3 Group lens released in 1958, generally sold with the Leotax T2 body. It's existence seemed to be for a very short time as both the Fujinon F/2.8 and F/2 were also available and Topcon went on to release their 5cm/F2 in the black aluminum style. I have this lens mounted on a T2 body and love the very efficient lens hood made especially for this optic. If you would like more information and have never visited, please refer to Paul Sokk's website, which has as much information on Leotax and lenses designed for them, as is available today. He has done a remarkable job in all his research, and opens up a realm of information about the Japanese RF's of the 1950's to early 60's.
dexdog
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I have this site bookmarked for Leotax, Nicca and other Japanese makers.
rfaspen
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Several years back, my local photo guy (and friend) who know I was into all things Leica gave me a call. Said he had a Xenon in his little shop and was I interested. Yeah, but not overly interested.
Went down and found out it was one of the very few Schneider Xenon's in LTM. Plenty hazy inside and he let me make a few photos with it (see below).
He knew they were worth a little more than a Leitz Xenon, and still willing to give me a reasonable price considering, but still too steep. I might have been able to talk him down (out of friendship) but felt it was unethical. Passed on the lens, but with I could have nabbed it. Pics below are combo of internet and me. I foolishly didn't photograph the lens itself....
You can see it was awfully soft! Mostly haze, but some of that had to be
intrinisic.
Went down and found out it was one of the very few Schneider Xenon's in LTM. Plenty hazy inside and he let me make a few photos with it (see below).
He knew they were worth a little more than a Leitz Xenon, and still willing to give me a reasonable price considering, but still too steep. I might have been able to talk him down (out of friendship) but felt it was unethical. Passed on the lens, but with I could have nabbed it. Pics below are combo of internet and me. I foolishly didn't photograph the lens itself....
You can see it was awfully soft! Mostly haze, but some of that had to be
intrinisic.
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